Vehicle recall 91V161000 · September 11, 1991
1989 Mazda MPV
When applying the foot (service) brake in the low vehicle speed condition, the braking power produced may be more than expected.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- When applying the foot (service) brake in the low vehicle speed condition, the braking power produced may be more than expected.
- Consequence
- The unexpected braking power could result in rear brakelockup and the vehicle becoming difficult to control.
- Remedy
- Replace brake shoe assembly with improved assembly.
- Notes
- System: brakes.vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V161000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 11, 1991
- Filed by
- MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Owner notification
- October 21, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 29,824
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
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